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Wedding (1944): cast, story & where to watch

1944 · Film · ★ 8

Wedding poster

Released in 1944, Wedding is a comedy film directed by Isidor Annensky, running about 64 minutes.

What it’s about. According to the eponymous vaudeville by A.P. Chekhov. Petty bourgeois Zhigalovs, whose daughter-in-law Dasha is being extradited, find out to their horror that the official Aplombov, who has been caring for Dasha all summer, has dined every day with them and has proved himself to be his bridegroom, is not going to marry at all.

Who’s in it. Wedding stars Faina Ranevskaya as Настасья Тимофеевна Жигалова, Aleksei Gribov, Zoya Fyodorova and Erast Garin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Wedding sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wedding page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wedding tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Wedding (1944)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wedding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Wedding worth watching?
Wedding holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Wedding?
Wedding stars Faina Ranevskaya, Aleksei Gribov, Zoya Fyodorova, Erast Garin and Mikhail Yanshin.
When was Wedding released?
Wedding was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.